Borehamwood

城市概覽

Elstree was a coaching town on the Roman road: Watling Street [the A5 renumbered A5183].

如何抵達

By car Borehamwood lies near several motorways and major A roads, with connections to destinations throughout London, the East of England, and the rest of the country. Elstree Studios and BBC Elstree Centre lie close to Shenley Road and the Elstree Way, which has a direct connection to the dual-carriageway. From London, follow for Borehamwood or for Elstree. Borehamwood is signposted from these major routes, which connect the town with London destinations including the City of London, the West End, Finchley and Mill Hill. From Barnet, follow from Barnet Hospital to meet the at Stirling Corner. The runs along Borehamwood's southern boundary, with the along the eastern edge. From Watford, follow then signs on the into Elstree and Borehamwood. From Stevenage, Peterborough and The North, follow then to Borehamwood. From Hemel Hempstead, Luton including Luton Airport, Milton Keynes and The Midlands, use . Exit at Junction 5 and join the southbound (second exit). Join the towards Borehamwood, which is signposted. From Heathrow Airport and The South West, use London Orbital Motorway clockwise. Exit at Junction 23 Bignells Corner/South Mimms Services to join southbound to Borehamwood (fifth exit). From Waltham Cross, Dartford Crossing and Essex including Stansted Airport, use London Orbital Motorway anticlockwise. Exit at Junction 23 Bignells Corner/South Mimms Services to join southbound to Borehamwood (second exit).

By train 1 Elstree & Borehamwood station is in Borehamwood town centre. The station is in London travelcard zone 6. You can use Oyster and Contactless cards at this station, valid for travel from stations in London and Radlett in Hertfordshire. You can also use Contactless cards to get to Elstree & Borehamwood from St Albans, Harpenden and Luton Airport. Thameslink runs trains which call at this station. During the daytime, there are direct trains to Elstree & Borehamwood from destinations throughout London, the South East and the East o

當地交通

Borehamwood is a large town. The town centre area between Elstree & Borehamwood Station and Elstree Studios is roughly 0.7 mi (1.1 km). The walk from Elstree & Borehamwood Station to Borehamwood Shopping Park is roughly 0.3 mi (0.48 km).

By bike You can hire Beryl Bikes from docking stations throughout Borehamwood. Check the website for details. There are some shared-use paths and cycle lanes on residential streets.

By bus Route B3 is a Borehamwood town only service. Destinations include Elstree & Borehamwood Station, Elstree Studios, Studio Way for Toby Carvery and the Hertswood Academy. Check your travel on the Hertfordshire County Council Intalink website: https://www.intalink.org.uk/

體驗活動

1 Watling Chase Timberland Trail. 10.5 mile footpath in the Watling Chase Community Forest in Hertfordshire. It starts at Elstree & Borehamwood railway station, finishing in Smallford near St Albans. (updated Feb 2018) Football: Boreham Wood were relegated in 2024 and now play soccer in National League South, the sixth tier. Their home ground Meadow Park (capacity 4500) is a block north of the main road through town.

美食

The high street has plenty of nice restaurants.

飲品與夜生活

1 The Alfred Arms, 22 Shenley Rd, WD6 1DR (From the station car park follow Shenley Road towards the town centre.), ☏ +44 20 3210-1041. noon-11:30PM. (updated Nov 2020) 2 The Hart & Spool, 148-150 Shenley Rd, WD6 1EQ, ☏ +44 20 8953-1883. 8AM-11PM. Wetherspoons (updated Nov 2020) 3 Mops & Brooms, Rowley Ln, WD6 5PD, ☏ +44 20 8953-1291. McMullens Pub with rural views. (updated Nov 2020) 4 The Oak, Rossington Ave, WD6 4LA, ☏ +44 20 8207-3773. (updated Nov 2020) 5 The Waggon & Horses, Watling St, Elstree, WD6 3AA, ☏ +44 20 8953-1406. noon-10PM. (updated Nov 2020)

住宿

1 Holiday Inn London-Elstree M25, Jct.23, Barnett Bypass, ☏ +44 871 942 9071. (updated Feb 2018) 2 The Manor Elstree (formerly Edgwarebury Hotel), Edgwarebury Lane, Elstree, WD6 3RE (south of Barnet Lane), ☏ +44 20 8327-4700. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. A tudor manor house. An excellent place to view the lights of London on a summer night. £55-£247. (updated Nov 2020) 3 Premier Inn London Elstree, Warwick Rd, WD6 1US (From A1 join Elstree Way. After the BP Garage and turn left into Warwick Road.), ☏ +44 3333 211 261. (updated Nov 2020) 4 Travelodge Borehamwood, Studio Way, WD6 5JY, ☏ +44 8715 591 807. £24+. (updated Nov 2020)

順遊推薦

Watford, which is home to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter. Look inside the studios and see the film sets up close. Watford is also home to the Colosseum music venue, Watford Market and Watford FC. St Albans with its cathedral, Roman ruins and plenty of places to eat and drink. London, the capital city with its theatres, museums, shopping, nightlife and more, is a short train ride away from Elstree & Borehamwood. Some attractions are near stations which have direct trains from Borehamwood. Alight at City Thameslink for St Paul's Cathedral. Alight at Blackfriars for the Tate Modern art gallery. Hatfield, home to The Galleria shopping centre. Berkhamsted on the Grand Union Canal has a small town vibe. Hitchin is a bustling market town in North Hertfordshire.